Police have confirmed that some of the bones found in water at a Morecambe Bay beach are indeed human remains. Officers were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, at 4.10pm on March 31 to reports bones had been found in the water. A police spokesman said: “Our initial enquiries have confirmed that some of the remains are human. “Although we are keeping an open mind as to the origin of the remains, we believe they have been in the sea for a significant period. “Our enquiries are expected to be ongoing for some time and we continue to liaise with HM Coroner. “Anyone with information which could assist our investigation is asked to call 101 quoting log number 745 of March 31 2024.”Police have confirmed that some of the bones found in water at a Morecambe Bay beach are indeed human remains. Officers were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, at 4.10pm on March 31 to reports bones had been found in the water. A police spokesman said: “Our initial enquiries have confirmed that some of the remains are human. “Although we are keeping an open mind as to the origin of the remains, we believe they have been in the sea for a significant period. “Our enquiries are expected to be ongoing for some time and we continue to liaise with HM Coroner. “Anyone with information which could assist our investigation is asked to call 101 quoting log number 745 of March 31 2024.”
Police have confirmed that some of the bones found in water at a Morecambe Bay beach are indeed human remains. Officers were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, at 4.10pm on March 31 to reports bones had been found in the water. A police spokesman said: “Our initial enquiries have confirmed that some of the remains are human. “Although we are keeping an open mind as to the origin of the remains, we believe they have been in the sea for a significant period. “Our enquiries are expected to be ongoing for some time and we continue to liaise with HM Coroner. “Anyone with information which could assist our investigation is asked to call 101 quoting log number 745 of March 31 2024.”

Lancashire crimes, crashes and police incidents in Preston, Blackpool, Leyland, Blackburn and Burnley

From human remains found on a beach to an out-of-control biker who ran over and killed two dogs - these were the week’s headlines...

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 5th Apr 2024, 15:02 BST
Updated 5th Apr 2024, 15:42 BST

It was another busy week for Lancashire’s emergency services as police, fire and ambulance crews dealt with a number of serious incidents.

From human remains found on a beach to a grandad killed in a hit and run crash, these are the incidents which made the headlines this week...

The family of a man who died after being hit by an e-bike in Burnley have paid a heartbreaking tribute. A Sur-Ron e-bike collided with a pedestrian on Accrington Road shortly after 4.20pm on Friday, March 22. The pedestrian, 86-year-old Bart O'Hare, was taken to hospital where he sadly later died. Paying tribute to Bert, his family said: "Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner. "As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their work. "Bart you will be missed by so many, may you now rest in peace." An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an injury road traffic collision. He was later released on bail while our enquiries continue.

9. Family pay tribute to grandad killed in e-bike crash

The family of a man who died after being hit by an e-bike in Burnley have paid a heartbreaking tribute. A Sur-Ron e-bike collided with a pedestrian on Accrington Road shortly after 4.20pm on Friday, March 22. The pedestrian, 86-year-old Bart O'Hare, was taken to hospital where he sadly later died. Paying tribute to Bert, his family said: "Bart was such a kind and loveable dad, brother and grandad who has been taken away from family and friends in such a tragic manner. "As a family we would like to thank all the emergency services involved for all their work. "Bart you will be missed by so many, may you now rest in peace." An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of an injury road traffic collision. He was later released on bail while our enquiries continue.

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